2016

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… was a lot of things. There were a number of successes and exciting advances in science, technology, and health, some of which were mind blowing in their possibilities. A lot of famous, respected, somewhat infamous and many unexpected people passed away. This is true of every year, but for many it seemed like 2016 was particularly cruel in the overall number of people it took, and how young many of them were. I know for myself it has certainly seemed like year of the reaper. …and then there was that whole politics thing. -but let’s save that for another post.

Overall for me it was a great year. I experienced the highest level of security and growth that I’ve had in my adult life. I have two lovely new cats who keep me happy and snuggle me awake every morning. I have made many new friends. MY BAND ACTUALLY PLAYED SHOWS!! So, yea. Not bad. Then December happened.

As most of you already probably know, December 7th my best friend passed away quite suddenly and unexpectedly. Everything else happening in my life just sorta stopped, and I’m still working on getting back to some of it. Namely for you this means music. As you’ve probably noticed I write a lot of sad and moody songs. I have zero interest, will, desire, or sometimes even ability to play that kind of music right now. I don’t know when exactly I will. Maybe all those happy songs I pretend to have will actually happen now. We’ll see.

The last month has been spent with family. And friends, many of whom I haven’t seen in years. Actually, “decade”. It’s been that long and there is so much catching up to do and so much refocusing on what actually matters – people. And spending time with those we love and completing projects in the now for those people. So I have been focusing on those projects. …and admittedly spending way too much on dining out and coffee.

And it hasn’t even been a month yet. But already it is forever. And yet she’s still in my recent contacts list and I’d swear we were just talking yesterday.

I think the below tweet really sums up my feeling on the year, and I have to smile even through the pain at the thought of it because she really did enjoy her theater and she was dang good at craft!

As to the new year and what’s to come, well, we’ll find out.  I have ideas, but for now it’s one step at a time.  Here’s to the best 2017 has to offer.